Installing/Mounting; Installation Safety Precautions; Determining A Location - Siemens SITRANS F M MAG 3100 sensor Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/Mounting

SITRANS F flowmeters with minimum IP65/NEMA 4X enclosure rating are suitable for indoor
and outdoor installations.
● Make sure that pressure and temperature specifications indicated on the device
Installation in hazardous location
Special requirements apply to the location and interconnection of sensor and transmitter.
See "Installation in hazardous area" (Page 11)
4.1

Installation safety precautions

High pressure hazard
In applications with working pressures/media that can be dangerous to people,
surroundings, equipment or others in case of pipe fracture, we recommend that special
precautions such as special placement, shielding or installation of a pressure guard or a
safety valve are taken when the sensor is mounted.
4.2

Determining a location

Note
The sensor must always be completely filled with liquid.
Figure 4-1
SITRANS F M MAG 3100 sensor
Operating Instructions, 09/2012, A5E03005599-02
nameplate / label will not be exceeded.
WARNING
WARNING
Correct installation with filled pipes
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